Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)

Scientist

• performs research and/or development in collaboration with others
• makes detailed observations, analyzes data, and interprets results
• prepares technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses
• investigates, builds, and develops new methods and technologies for project advancement

Postdoctoral Scientist

Technician

• Under general supervision, assist in the performance of laboratory research and procedures by performing a variety of routine experimental techniques such as electrophoresis, centrifugation, chromatography, and the like.
• Collect, verify, record, and compile data and information in support of research.
• Assist scientists and technicians by performing various research procedures and operating a variety of instruments and other scientific equipment.
• Collect, record, organize and verify the accuracy of data; perform calculations and prepare charts, graphs and reports.
• May use software applications to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and test reports.
• Configure and operate laboratory apparatus and instruments; read and record instrument data; tabulate data; keep laboratory records.
• May order chemicals, reagents, and other laboratory supplies.
• Participate in laboratory meetings and planning sessions.
• May maintain insects, plants, animals, and/or bacterial and tissue cultures for experimental purposes.
• Stay current in research area through applicable literature.

Postdoctoral Scientist

Research Technician I